Seaview villa w/private pool, 4km to Plakias beach

💖 Why Guests Love Domus Aestas Elia Complex
• Prime South Crete Setting: Located in Mariou above Plakias, offering stunning views of the Libyan Sea and surrounding hills.
• Modern Complex Villas: Two stylish villas combined into one 200 m² property, perfect for large families or groups up to 10 guests.
• Outdoor Pool: A relaxing swimming pool area with sunbeds and outdoor shower.
• Contemporary Comfort: Smart 55” HDTVs, air conditioning, WiFi, modern kitchens, and elegant interiors.

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🏡 Welcome to Domus Aestas Elia Complex
Situated in Mariou near Plakias in South Rethymno, Domus Aestas Elia offers a spacious retreat by combining two modern villas. Designed for families and groups seeking comfort and tranquility, it features stylish interiors, shared outdoor spaces, and easy access to South Crete’s stunning coastline. With a pool, outdoor dining, and panoramic surroundings, it’s ideal for those who want to explore authentic Crete while staying together in comfort.

🛋 Inside the Villas: Layout

The complex consists of two independent villas with bright, modern spaces across multiple levels.

🏠 Villa One (Sleeps 4)

Lower-Ground Floor:
• Living Area: Comfortable lounge with 55” Smart HDTV, Bluetooth stereo, board games, and air conditioning.

Ground Floor:
• Fully Equipped Kitchen & Dining Area: Oven, dishwasher, fridge, toaster, blender, coffee machine, indoor dining.
• Bedroom 1: King-size bed, balcony, air conditioning.
• Bathroom: Shower, hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, fresh towels.

First Floor:
• Bedroom 2: King-size bed, balcony, air conditioning, ensuite bathroom with shower.

🏠 Villa Two (Sleeps 6)

Ground Floor:
• Living Area: Comfortable seating, 55” Smart HDTV, board games, air conditioning.
• Fully Equipped Kitchen & Dining Area: Oven, dishwasher, fridge, toaster, coffee machine.
• Bedroom 1: King-size bed, air conditioning.
• Bathroom: With a modern shower.

First Floor:
• Bedroom 2: Two single beds, ensuite bathroom, balcony access, air conditioning.
• Bedroom 3: King-size bed, ensuite bathroom, balcony access, air conditioning.

🌴 Outdoor Living

• Swimming Pool: A 8.8x2.5 pool, perfect for refreshing dips under the Cretan sun.
• Outdoor Shower
• Electric BBQ & Dining Area: Enjoy grilling and meals outdoors with panoramic views.
• Outdoor Seating Areas: Relax and enjoy the surroundings.
• Private Parking: 2 parking spaces available.

📍 Stunning Hillside Retreat in Mariou

Perched on the hills above Mariou near Plakias, Domus Aestas – Elia Complex enjoys sweeping views of the Libyan Sea and the surrounding Cretan countryside. Set within a tranquil environment of olive groves and rolling hills, the villas provide the perfect combination of privacy, relaxation, and easy access to South Crete’s natural and cultural treasures.

•Beach: 8 min drive (crystal-clear waters and secluded coves).
•Tavernas: 3-10 min drive (fresh seafood and authentic Cretan cuisine).
•Supermarket/Bakery: 6–8 min drive
•Plakias Village: 8 min drive (cafés, shops, and village life).
•Chania International Airport – 95,1 km
•Heraklion International Airport – 119 km

🧭 Nearby Attractions & Day Trips

The complex’s prime location makes it easy to discover South Crete’s hidden gems. From tranquil beaches and scenic gorges to charming mountain villages, guests can enjoy a mix of adventure, culture, and relaxation. Highlights within a short drive include:

Within 10–30 Minutes:

• Plakias Village & Beach: Just a short drive down the mountain, enjoy a long sandy beach, waterfront tavernas, cafés, and local shops.
• Souda & Damnoni Beaches: Beautiful coves perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing.
• Kourtaliotiko Gorge: Breathtaking cliffs, lush vegetation, and riverbeds make this gorge ideal for scenic walks and photography.
• Mirthios & Sellia Villages: Traditional mountain villages with charming tavernas, panoramic viewpoints, and local crafts.
• Shinaria Beach: Secluded beach with freshwater pools and rocky formations, perfect for nature lovers.

Perfect Day Trips (around 1 hour):

• Preveli Palm Beach: Iconic south coast landscape where a river flows into the sea, accessible by car or hike.
• Rodakino & Triopetra Beaches: Striking beaches with natural rock formations, ideal for sunset walks and quiet relaxation.
• Agia Galini Village: Picturesque village straight out of a classic Greek film, with a lively waterfront perfect for lunch or a coffee break.
• Phaistos Archaeological Site: One of Crete’s most important Minoan palaces, offering history and panoramic views of the Messara Plain.
• Matala Caves: Famous cliffside caves once inhabited by hippies in the 1960s, with a unique beach setting.

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To ensure a stress-free holiday experience, we will send you a link to our GuestGuide4u approximately two weeks prior to your arrival. This guide will include many details for the house, recommendations for local activities in Crete, suggested restaurants, and other helpful travel information.

🧳 Included Services
•Welcome Basket: Filled with local Cretan treats upon arrival.
•Housekeeping: Professional cleaning and linen change every 3-4 days.
•24/7 Support: Managed by the dedicated CreteVillas4U team.
•Pre-arrival shopping service free of charge (cost of the groceries is not included)
•Professional Pool & Garden maintenance.

🌟 Premium Services (Available at an extra cost)
•Private Chef, Wine Tasting, Beauty Treatments, or Personal Training.
•Car rentals and transfers (with exclusive guest discounts), sailing trips, guided tours, and private boat rentals.
•Babysitting services and in-villa doctor on call.

Please, make yourself feel at home, you will have “exclusive” access to all the villa and its structures since this is a private villa.

We are here to help during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you.
We will be there for you, anytime you need us in case of emergency or if you are looking for any local recommendations.
My team will be able to book for you a table in any restaurant or any kind of trip/tour that you would like to do in the majestic island of Crete since our purpose is to make your holidays stress free.

Domus Elia is located in Mariou in the popular resort region of Rethymno on the Greek island of Crete. The Rethymno city center is 44 km from the villa. Favorite Mariou beaches include Damnoni, Ammoudi, Skinaria, Souda, Plakias, and Korakas.
Local holiday outings include the Plakias Horse Riding Center for beach rides, Belvedere Spa for some well-deserved pampering, and organized sightseeing tours of historical Plakias. Other nearby attractions include the Mili Gorge, the Arkadi Monastery, and the Rethymnon Old Town. Popular local eateries include Amalthea Restaurant, Taverna Dionyssos, and Taverna Plateia.
The closest airports are Chania Airport (45 km) and Heraklion Airport (70 km), and the General Hospital of Rethymno is 30 km from the Domus Elia holiday villa.

A car is necessary for your transportation. We can also organize a transfer in order to come to the villa and the day after rental cars can be delivered at the property.

Sustainability

-The villa uses solar systems in order to heat the water
-Most of the light bulbs are replaced with LED lumps
-The villa only uses water-efficient toilets e.g. low-flow toilets, dual flush toilets
-All windows are double-glazed
-Offer tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses

This is a house and not a hotel, so please treat the property with respect as if it was your own :)
1. You can arrive at your accommodation after 16:00 on the Arrival Date of your holiday and you must leave by 10:00 on the Departure Date. But in any case if you wish to arrive earlier or depart later than the mentioned hours feel free to contact us and we will fulfill your request if the villa is available with no extra cost. If your arrival will be delayed, you must contact us so that alternative arrangements can be made. If you fail to do so you may not be able to gain access to the Property. If you fail to arrive by midday on the day after the Arrival Date and you have not contacted us, we may treat the booking as having been cancelled by you.

2. People other than those in the Guest party set forth above may not enter the property or stay overnight in the property. Any kind of Party for more than the people staying in the property must be informed prior booking the villa, which in some cases it might not be accepted and if accepted extra charge might apply. In case you do so, we can refuse to hand over the Property to you, or can require you to leave. We will treat any of these circumstances as a cancelation of the booking by you and we shall be under no obligation to refund you for any fees already paid to us
in those circumstances. Any refund will be at our sole discretion

3. Every effort has been made to ensure that you have an enjoyable and memorable holiday. If however, you have any cause for complaint it is important that action is taken as soon as possible. It is essential that you contact us if any problem arises so that it can be speedily resolved. It is often extremely difficult (and sometimes impossible) for us to resolve difficulties properly unless we are promptly notified. In particular, complaints of a transient nature(example: electric power issues, warm water is out etc.) cannot possibly be investigated unless you will let us know as soon as possible whilst you are in residence.